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Highlights of Chinese Civilization and Local CultureSuzhou Culture1Brief introduction of Suzhou Suzhou is a city on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Lake Taihu in the province of Jiangsu,China.The city is famous for its beautiful stone bridges,pagodas,and well-designed gardens which have contributed to its status as a great tourist attraction.Since the Song Dynasty(960-1279),Suzhou has also been an important centre for Chinas silk industry and continues to hold that important position today.2Suzhous HistorySuzhou,the cradle of Wu culture,is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze Basin.2500 years ago,local tribes who named themselves Gou Wu in the late Shang Dynasty lived in the area which would become Suzhou.In 514 BC,during the Spring and Autumn Period,King Helu(阖闾)of Wu established Great City of Helu,the ancient name for Suzhou,as his capital.In 496 BC,Helu was buried in Huqiu(Tiger Hill 虎丘).Helu(阖闾阖闾)3By the time of Qin Dynasty,the city was known as Wu County.Xiang Yu(项羽)staged his historical uprising here in 209 BC,which contributed to the overthrow of Qin.During Sui Dynasty,the city was renamed Suzhou in 589 AD.Xiangyu4When the Grand Canal was completed,Suzhou found itself strategically located on a major trade route.In the course of the history of China,it has been a famous commercial centre.After then,lots of outstanding people gather here,and created a fantastic history period of Suzhou.BaijuyiSushiFanzhongyan5 ArtsChinese opera Kunqu originates in the Suzhou region,as does the much later Suzhou Opera.Suzhou pingtan,is a local form of storytelling that mixes singing(accompanied by the pipa and sanxian)with portions in spoken dialect.KunquPingtan6Handicrafts Handicrafts such as Suzhou embroidery(刺绣),fans,Chinese musical instruments,lanterns,furniture,jade carving are all famous all over the world.fansfurnitureinstrumentslanternsembroideryJade carving7Suzhou GardenGardens in Suzhou have an ancient history.The first garden in Suzhou belonged to the emperor of Wu State in Spring and Autumn Period(BC 600).More than 200 gardens existed in Suzhou between 16th century and 18th century.Gardens in Suzhou were built according to the style of Chinese Paintings.Every view in a garden can be seen as a piece of Chinese Painting and the whole garden is a huge piece of Chinese Paintings.8Tiger Hill（虎丘）9The Lingering Garden（留园）10Canglang Pavilion（沧浪亭）11Lion Grove Garden(狮子林）12Specialties of Suzhou As a famous and developed city,shopping is good along shi quan street,especially for many souvenirs.besides,tea is another speciality worthy of mention,the most famous locally-produced green tea is called biluochun and is quite nice indeed.large shops with endless varieties of tea can be found all around the city,and some have seating where you will be encouraged to come sit and try a pot.碧螺春13Specialties of Suzhou14Suzhou is named“Paradise“by people from all over the world.Not only for its beautiful scenery,but also for its unsophisticated folkways.Here,you can see large quantities of interesting things and lead a happy life.For all of these,Suzhou is one of the most comfortable place to live in.So,Welcome to Suzhou,and welcome to live here.15Thank you!16